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New life comes to Camptown
The sun-faded sign with missing letters of Camptown will soon have a flashy new look, much like the building’s interior. After decades of sitting empty and unused, the former dog track at 313 U.S. 69 Highway is being revitalized as…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 09, 2025
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Newton Airport is a frequent stop for companies nationwide
Three miles outside of Newton sits the third busiest airport in Kansas, according to the number of operations, according to airport director Brian Palmer. Palmer and the other seven airport employees work for the city of Newton, but the city…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 08, 2025
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Stop flushing ‘flushable’ wipes, says Hays water department
Water Smart Hays, the water resources department for the city, took to social media to share the message that the wipes labeled as "flushable" often aren't. While these products often point to features like being biodegradable, that doesn't mean they…
Harper County delays rezoning decision for dog blood bank
The applicant hopes to establish the facility on his property in Danville. He has already invested in kennels and wants approval to house dogs specifically for blood donation, with plans to sell the blood to veterinary clinics. Read more: KSN-TV
Lawrence school board votes to implement esports
Adding esports could cost the district between about $8,000 and $10,400 per building the first year of implementation and $314 each of the following two years... Purchases will include Nintendo Switch consoles, team uniforms, an annual participation fee and other…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 05, 2025
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Searching for a Low Income Housing Solution
While touting housing development accomplishments, Hays City Commissioners on Aug. 28th also all recognized that a solution is yet to be found for the low income housing shortage in the community. “We are more than interested in any conversation if…
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